News and Events

Foreign Minister Eriksen Søreide launches new humanitarian strategy

‘Humanitarian action is an important part of the Government’s international engagement, and Norway has increased its humanitarian budget by more than 50 % since 2013.

Norway supports new initiative to strengthen education for children with disabilities

Norway has entered into a partnership with the UK authorities and the World Bank to promote inclusive education.

Norwegian Presidency in the Council of the International Seabed Authority

Ambassador Olav Myklebust of Norway was recently presiding over the meetings in the Council of the International Seabed Authority in Jamaica.

Viking Ship Visiting 14 U.S. Coastal Harbors

Draken HH Charts Course to Visit 14 Coastal Harbors During Expedition America: U.S.

US Secretary of Defense visits Norway

US Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis visited Norway on Saturday July 14th.

Norway increases support for mine clearance in Iraq and Syria

‘Mine clearance is crucial to prevent the loss of civilian lives, to ensure access for emergency aid, and to enable hundreds of thousands of internally displaced people to return safely to their homes.

Old banknotes taken out of circulation

The old series of Norway’s 100-krone and 200-krone notes are no longer legal tender after 30 May 2018. However, old banknotes can be exchanged. Here is how to proceed.

Defence-related exports from Norway in 2017

On June 22, 2018, the Government presented the annual white paper on exports of defence-related products. In 2017, Norway exported arms and military equipment worth around NOK 5.4 billion, up from NOK 3.6 billion in 2016.

Clean Sport = Fair Outcome: Speech by PM Solberg

Sudan: The Troika Condemns Continued Clashes in Jebel Marra, Darfur

The so-called troika in Sudan (USA, UK and Norway) has delivered a joint statement on the ongoing clashes in the Jebel Marra region of Darfur

Public conversation: Foreign Minister in DC June 26

Please join the Atlantic Council for a public conversation with H.E. Ine Eriksen Søreide, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, on “The 2018 NATO Summit and the Future of the Transatlantic Bond.

Development is more than aid

‘Over the years, Norwegian aid has been spread too thinly, both geographically and thematically.